SUMMARY
SP4 Austin died
in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam
on 3/19/1967
during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi
as a member of Charlie Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Non-Hostile Accidental Homicide'.
Austin
originated from St. Paul, Virginia
.
DETAILS
On March 19, 1967, units of the battalion conducted S&D operations in the area. Cross attachment with the 2/34th Armor was terminated at 1330 hours. One Bobcat from Company C was accidentally killed. All units closed the new battalion forward base located at XT 238726 by 1700 hours.
